Groggy? Excess sleep may be reason Oct 31, 2009
"If you find you're sleeping a lot -- like more than nine hours on a regular basis, you need to talk to your physician, because that probably means you got poor quality sleep and that could be sleep apnea, narcolepsy or restless legs form of sleep disorder," said Breus. Sleep apnea is a major cause of problems, when breathing stops during sleep ... "If you have sleep apnea and you stop breathing through the night, you might feel really tired in the morning even though you've gotten eight hours.... (CNN)
For Big Athletes, Possible Future Risk: Heightened Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Professional Football Linemen Oct 31, 2009
27, 2009) Sleep disordered breathing, also known as sleep apnea, is highly prevalent among retired National Football League players, and particularly in linemen. This study, involving 167 players, adds to the. (Science Daily)
Getting enough sleep? They aren't in West Virginia Oct 30, 2009
SLEEP APNEA: INSOMNIA. Nearly 1 in 5 West Virginians said they didn't get a single good night's sleep in the previous month. (USA Today -- News)
Defendant claims he's too fat to kill Oct 30, 2009
An attorney representing Ates said his unhealthy weight has caused a myriad of health problems - including asthma, sleep apnea and other ailments. However, prosecutors claim Ates drove to Duncsak's home in Ramsey and shot the pharmaceutical executive. (FOX61, CT)
Sleep Apnea Awareness meeting in Framingham on Thursday Oct 29, 2009
She will be the featured speaker at a Sleep Apnea Awareness meeting at Framingham Public Library on Thursday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.. "These sleep information meetings are popular with people with sleep apnea and other sleep complaints such as hot flashes and insomnia. I hope they sleep better after the discussion," said Horowitz, a Framingham resident ... Horowitz said sleep apnea affects 5 percent of the population and it is a risk factor for high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Sleep Apnea Episodes May Trigger Irregular Heartbeat Oct 28, 2009
MONDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) -- New research provides the first hard evidence that the characteristic snorting and gasping of sleep apnea can spur potentially fatal heartbeat abnormalities. Previous studies have suggested an association between sleep apnea and cardiac arrhythmias but they had not established a cause-and-effect relationship, said study senior author Dr. Susan Redline, a professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland ... But in this research, "we studied... (MEDLINEplus)
Vets Score One Against DoD on Burn Pits Oct 28, 2009
As I wrote about for TAC , individuals are returning from war with horrific, unexplained symptoms ranging from chronic breathing problems like sleep apnea to skin rashes, nerve damage, cancer and pulmonary distress. The Pentagon so far denies that these symptoms can be traced back to the burn pits, which have been burning in the middle of military installations like Camp Taji and Balad Air Force Base for as long as troops have been overseas and in some cases burn some 150 tons of mixed trash... (The American Conservative)
Immigrant boat sinks in Greece, at least 8 drown Oct 27, 2009
Safety investigators have sent government agencies a wake-up call about sleep apnea, a disorder that's showing up in a wide range of transportation accidents. The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that commercial truck and bus drivers and merchant ship pilots should be screened for sleep apnea. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Sleep Deprivation Cognitive Impairment Reversed Oct 27, 2009
"Our work has identified a treatment in mice that can reverse the cognitive impact of sleep deprivation. Further, our work identifies specific molecular changes in neurons caused by sleep deprivation, and future work on this target protein promises to reveal novel therapeutic approaches to treat the cognitive deficits that accompany sleep disturbances seen in sleep apnea, Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia." ... Diagnosing sleep apnea -- a chronic condition that causes teen-agers to stop... (Science Daily)
Business Licenses Oct 25, 2009
Yvette Worman, Sleep Diagnostics Inc., 400 W. Granite, Butte; sleep lab to test and treat for sleep apnea. Oct. 20. (Montana Standard, MT)
US pilots flew 150 miles past airport Oct 24, 2009
The NTSB also cautioned government agencies this week about the risks of sleep apnea contributing to transportation accidents. 1. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Northwest plane misses MSP by 100 miles Oct 24, 2009
An investigation by the NTSB found that the pilots fell asleep because of fatigue induced by stressful work loads and the captain s sleep apnea. The pilots, who were not named in the NTSB report, were fired by go. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Click to read:Black Boxes May Not Solve Flight Mystery Oct 24, 2009
The captain was later diagnosed with sleep apnea. FAA spokesman Tony Molinaro said in general, an unsafe condition created by a pilot could lead to the suspension of the person's pilot license and possibly a civil penalty. (CBS News)
Northwest's Wayward Flight: Did the Pilots Fall Asleep? Oct 24, 2009
A contributing factor to the incident, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), was the captain's undiagnosed sleep apnea, which authorities call a growing cause of transportation accidents. A respiratory condition that interrupts breathing at night, sleep apnea can lead people to be fatigued even after a full night's sleep ... "I've seen a lot of patients that had several car crashes before they were diagnosed. They were related to sleepiness at the wheel." Sleep apnea is... (Time.com)
Advancing marijuana-use attitudes Oct 23, 2009
Published clinical and preclinical trials have indicated benefits from marijuana use in treating Alzheimer s disease, chronic pain, diabetes, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorders, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), hypertension, incontinence, staph infection, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, sleep apnea and Tourette s syndrome ... Similarly, for those Americans with sleep apnea, for whom a peaceful night s sleep will not come, marijuana offers potential relief. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Minimal Relationship Between Cannabis And Schizophrenia Or Psychosis, Suggested By New Study Oct 23, 2009
Diagnosing sleep apnea -- a chronic condition that causes teen-agers to stop breathing during sleep -- is difficult and often means staying at an. . (Science Daily)
Wake Up? Pilots Miss Airport by 150 MilesFor more than an hour, air traffic controllers didn't hear from the cockpit. Oct 23, 2009
The captain later was diagnosed with sleep apnea. 1. (ABC News)
3 new prescription diet drugs may soon help obese Oct 22, 2009
About two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, putting them at an increased risk for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, osteoarthritis, stroke, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea, respiratory problems and even some cancers. Reuters 2007 file photo. (USA Today -- News)
Wake-Up Call On Sleep Disorder Issued Oct 22, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Safety investigators have sent government agencies a wake-up call about sleep apnea, a disorder that's showing up in a wide range of transportation accidents. The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that commercial truck and bus drivers and merchant ship pilots should be screened for sleep apnea ... Sleep apnea denies people the rest they need, and it has been found to be a factor in incidents involving every transportation mode, NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman said in... (Click2Houston, TX)
AGING & CARING: Parkinsons Disease A guide to mind and mood Oct 22, 2009
Sleep apnea interrupted breathing episodes during slumber. Periodic limb movements repeated jerking motions of the legs while asleep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Sleep disorder may be contributing to accidents Oct 21, 2009
WASHINGTON - Federal safety investigators say sleep apnea is cropping up in transportation accidents ... The National Transportation Safety Board sent letters Tuesday to the agency that regulates bus and truck safety and the U.S. Coast Guard citing accidents in which sleep apnea was a factor ... The letters said accidents might be prevented through screening since people with sleep apnea often dont know they have it. (MSNBC -- Health)
NTSB: Sleep Apnea Contributing to Car Crashes Oct 21, 2009
WASHINGTON - The government should start screening truck and bus drivers, commercial pilots, train engineers and merchant sailors for sleep apnea, a disorder that is cropping up in transportation accidents, federal safety investigators said Tuesday. The National Transportation Safety Board sent letters to the federal agency that regulates bus and truck safety and the U.S. Coast Guard citing accidents in which sleep apnea was a factor ... The letters recommend the Coast Guard and the Federal... (Newsmax)
Houston, The Bengals Have A Problem Oct 19, 2009
For several years, Odom suffered from sleep apnea, often resorting to wearing a nasal mask at night to help him breathe. After the death of NFL Hall of Famer Reggie White at age 43, which sleep apnea contributed to, Odom underwent surgery, in 2005, to remove abnormal tonsils. (BengalsInsider.com)
Seniors meet and greet at C-GCC Oct 18, 2009
Free exams were also available for sleep apnea, stress, and blood pressure, sponsored by local businesses. Laura Carswell, senior program coordinator at Columbia-Greene Community Action had a booth advertising the organization s senior companion program, which matches seniors with other seniors who would like some care and friendship. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Should Parents of Obese Kids Lose Custody? Oct 17, 2009
Overweight children can also develop insulin resistance, hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and orthopedic problems and go into early puberty. "Children are vulnerable. If they're given food and told to finish what's on the plate, they'll eat it, and without exercise get bigger and bigger," says Tam Fry, chairman of Britain's Child Growth Foundation, who is lobbying obesity experts to consider overnutrition a form of child abuse. (Time.com)
When a good night's rest is just a dream Oct 17, 2009
As much as it's an annoyance, snoring is also a symptom of a serious condition that could shave years off sufferer's lives - sleep apnea ... Mike Tidwell, manager of the Adventist Health Sleep Apnea Center, explains the use of the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP mask used to treat sleep apnea ... The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute reports that nearly 12 million adult Americans have sleep apnea, but most are not diagnosed or treated. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
The silent killer Oct 17, 2009
Lifestyle diseases: such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, osteo-arthritis, sleep apnea and certain cancers. Psychosocial Difficulties: Discrimination, negative self image and decreased socialisation. (iAfrica.com)
Show will benefit Fresno radio personality who was attacked Oct 16, 2009
Dennis is selling a 2-year-old sleep apnea machine for $350. He'll throw in a humidifier. (Fresno Bee)
Nobel Peace Prize“then and now Oct 16, 2009
Pebbles wrote on Oct 15, 2009 1:22 PM:" or you or your spouse could have been the household's insurance carrier. Imagine it ... one day you have a heart attack or have a surgery that leads to four more surgeries or something of the nature. After that job protection FMLA is over (thanks Clinton), you are terminated. You're on Oxygen, can't stay awake half the time to enjoy your kids and scared your insurance is gone. But, wait, you get that COBRA paperwork in the mail and learn that Obama's... (Cameron Observer, MO)
* Taiwan makes breakthrough in wet suit technology Oct 16, 2009
Another new product is a fiber-like health monitoring system that can record the heart rate of patients with sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. This story has been viewed 609 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
SleepCare Diagnostics co-founder dies Oct 15, 2009
SleepCare Diagnostics, headquartered in Mason, provides testing and treatment for problems like sleep apnea, snoring, insomnia and narcolepsy. Founded in 1985, the company operates centers in Mason, White Oak and Eastgate, along with two in Florida. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Improved diet and exercise alone unlikely to cure obstructive sleep apnea in obese patients Oct 15, 2009
A study in the Oct. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that while a strict diet and exercise program may benefit obese patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it is unlikely to eliminate the condition ... The AASM's "Clinical Guideline for the Evaluation, Management and Long-term Care of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults" recommends weight loss for all overweight OSA patients ... A media fact sheet about obstructive sleep apnea is available from the... (EurekAlert!)
Get Down To Size: Success at a Heavy Price Oct 14, 2009
Doctors said he had sleep apnea ... The addition of the machine helped treat his sleep apnea, but added to his insecurities ... I think it's wonderful that Justin lost the weight to maintain his health, but I feel it's important for the general public to know that sleep apnea is a very serious health issue, and it's not always weight related. (CBS News)
Kenneth Knepper: Bathroom scales give quick review of dietary goals Oct 13, 2009
Short of ordering an exorcism, I, instead, referred to a new study released a couple weeks ago tying weight to sleep apnea a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breathing while asleep. Sleep apnea sometimes disrupts sleep three or more nights each week, often causing a person to move out of deep sleep as breathing becomes shallow ... Sleep apnea actually is a leading cause of excessive daytime sleepiness unlike other studies, which found employment to be... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Coroner’s jury rules
on three deaths Oct 13, 2009
Poff also suffered from sleep apnea, which causes breathing to stop for periods of time while sleeping, which could have been a factor in Poff;s death. Comment on this story at. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Sleeping tight Oct 12, 2009
After a year or two of subtle hints from mother nature and moments of intuition in my mind, I began to think that I might have sleep apnea ... My grandfather was diagnosed with sleep apnea within the last year ... According to the site and all the professionals I came into contact with, there are two types of sleep apnea. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Dear Betty: Wife wonders if husband's snoring is sleep apnea Oct 11, 2009
My neighbor says he should get checked for sleep apnea, especially if he's tired in the morning ... Up at Midnight in Missoula Dear Up at Midnight: You might try explaining that obstructive sleep apnea puts you at risk for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, and if you already have heart problems, it could precipitate a fatal cardiac event ... Sleep apnea is most commonly caused by an obstruction in your airway while you sleep. (Montana Standard, MT)
Using T3 for Symptoms of Hypothyroi... Oct 10, 2009
Because these symptoms are not specific to hypothyroidism, they may come from other causes such as anemia, sleep apnea or stress. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should have a thorough evaluation with their healthcare provider. (Suite101.com)
Face Masks for Patients May Leak, Spread Germs Oct 10, 2009
They are used for patients with heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and sleep apnea in addition to pneumonia. With both models and using negative pressure, the researchers found substantial exposure to exhaled air occurs within one meter of patients receiving non-invasive ventilation in an isolation room. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Surgery is an option for some patients hoping to get a good night's rest Oct 9, 2009
An OHSU researcher demonstrates that a common surgical procedure is an effective treatment for sleep apnea for some patients. PORTLAND, Ore According to research recently published by an Oregon Health ce University scientist, a form of surgery called uvopalatopharyngoplasty is effective for treating certain patients who suffer from sleep apnea, one of the most common sleep disorders ... Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which the tissues at the back of the throat temporarily collapse during... (EurekAlert!)
A Simple Way For Older Adults To Assess Arterial Stiffness: Reach For The Toes Oct 8, 2009
27, 2008) People with even minimally symptomatic obstructive sleep apnea may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease because of impaired endothelial function and increased arterial stiffness, according. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Doctors join fight against obesity Oct 7, 2009
One reason for the high price tag: About 34% of adults more than 72 million in the USA are obese, which increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, several types of cancer and other diseases. Bestermann decided he wanted to help patients trim down and get healthier after spending the first half of his career "signing death certificates and putting people in the hospital" because they had had heart attacks and strokes. (USA Today)
Radiofrequency-Tonsillotomy Safe and Effective Oct 6, 2009
In a paper presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation annual meeting and OTO EXPO in San Diego, researchers investigated 167 children younger than 15 who had undergone radiofrequency surgery for symptoms of tonsillar hypertrophy (snoring, nocturnal sleep apnea, dysphagia, or speech impairment). The post-operative follow-up two to 26 months after surgery showed no history of recurrent tonsillitis. (Newsmax)
Stress, fatigue plague patients with allergic rhinitis and obstructive sleep apnea Oct 5, 2009
San Diego, CA Patients who suffer from both allergic rhinitis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may experience escalated symptoms of stress and fatigue. In a paper presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting XPO in San Diego, researchers studied 34 people who were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea ... The authors note that their findings should highlight that patients who have both allergic rhinitis and obstructive... (EurekAlert!)
Radiofrequency energy technique as effective as tonsillectomy surgery Oct 5, 2009
In a paper presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting XPO in San Diego, researchers investigated 167 children (under 15 years old) who had undergone radiofrequency surgery for symptoms of tonsillar hypertrophy (snoring, nocturnal sleep apnea, dysphagia, or speech impairment). The post-operative follow-up, done two to 26 months after surgery, showed no history of recurrent tonsillitis. (EurekAlert!)
Minimally invasive procedure effective for treating snoring Oct 5, 2009
Due to its minimally invasive character, significant improvement of primary snoring (snoring without sleep apnea), and low postoperative complication rates, radiofrequency surgery of the soft palate in general has become widespread ... Primary snoring may be an early predictor for people who will eventually develop obstructive sleep apnea ... In contrast to obstructive sleep apnea, no generally accepted gold standard is available for the treatment of primary snoring. (EurekAlert!)
Many patients with sleep apnea also suffer from GI tract conditions Oct 5, 2009
San Diego, CA Patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also tend to have additional gastrointestinal (GI) tract conditions, such as gastric reflux and hiatal hernia, which form at the opening in your diaphragm where your food pipe (esophagus) joins your stomach ... Approximately 12 million Americans have sleep apnea ... Sleep apnea is characterized by episodes of reduced or no airflow throughout the night. (EurekAlert!)
Shirley Ann Voight (145) Oct 3, 2009
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Sleep Apnea Association at. Arrangements with Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home of Boerne. (Boerne Star, TX)
The Overweight Effect Oct 2, 2009
Weight Loss: The Easiest, Cheapest Way To Fight Sleep Apnea ... But sleep apnea makes getting the full eight hours just about impossible ... With the body constantly in catch-up mode, sleep apnea can cause weight gain, which is also the No. 1 aggravator of particularly in men, whose bodies tend to have more mass in the neck and torso areas. (Suite101.com)
Voice of the people | Sept. 29 Oct 2, 2009
I have health problems ranging from sleep apnea to heart disease and a lot more in between. Without Medicare and our supplement, which we pay dearly for, we couldn't make it. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Not So Silent, But Potentially Dead... Oct 2, 2009
Sleep Apnea Affects 18 Million Americans ... Coates is one of the 18 million Americans with sleep apnea and when he would wake up abruptly in the middle of the night, he was usually gasping for breath as he regains consciousness ... Derived from the Greek word for without breath, sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by interruptions of breathing during sleep. (Suite101.com)
Linking Weight Loss To Less Sleep Apnea Sep 30, 2009
29, 2009) More than 12 million people in the U.S. suffer from sleep apnea, most common among the overweight and obese ... For years, doctors have told patients with sleep apnea that their best bet for alleviating it would be to lose weight, but there's been very little research-based evidence to prove that ... "Existing research has been limited by a number of factors, so there are very few studies that show whether the recommended amount of weight loss about 10 percent - is enough to... (Science Daily)
When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve Sep 30, 2009
MONDAY, Sept. 28 (HealthDay News) -- People with sleep apnea who are also obese may triple the chances of eliminating their sleep problems by losing weight, a new study suggests ... "It's been clear that obesity increases the risk of sleep apnea but less clear that if obese people or people with type 2 diabetes lost weight, it would result in significant improvements in their sleep apnea -- and it did," said Foster ... People who are overweight or obese are much more likely to have obstructive... (MEDLINEplus)
Study Confirms: Losing Weight Eases Sleep Apnea Sep 30, 2009
A study finally has confirmed the long-held belief that losing weight alleviates sleep apnea. More than 12 million people in the United States have from sleep apnea, and it is most common among the overweight and obese ... For years, doctors have told patients that their best defense against sleep apnea would be to lose weight, but there's been very little research-based evidence to prove that until now. (Newsmax)
Weight Loss Lessens Sleep Apnea, Study Finds Sep 30, 2009
-- More than 12 million Americans have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, a disorder in which breathing stops for short periods of time during sleep ... Sleep apnea is most common among those who are overweight, because excess weight can cause the airway to collapse during sleep ... Those who didn't have complete remission still had their episodes of severe sleep apnea cut in half. (KERO 23, CA)
- INKED! From wonky to win-win 0 Sep 25, 2009
I m 330 pounds, used to have severe sleep apnea, take a boatload of prescriptions for everything from high blood pressure and anxiety to alcoholism. Just because I feel healthy, exercise actively now and am losing weight steadily doesn t mean I m seen as healthy by the medical community. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Cephalon seeks to expand Nuvigil approval Sep 25, 2009
-based Cephalon (NASDAQ:CEPH) already has approval to market Nuvigil to improve wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with treated obstructive sleep apnea, shift work sleep disorder and narcolepsy. The product was launched in the United States in June. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Alzheimers doesnt stop The Unforgettables Sep 24, 2009
Alzheimers doesnt stop The Unforgettables - Somerville, Massachusetts 02144 - Somerville Journal. Alzheimers doesnt stop The Unforgettables. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Minimal Training Saves Lives With Airway Mask, Study Finds Sep 23, 2009
20, 2009) Adults who struggle with CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnea should be considered candidates for reconstructive surgery on the upper airway, because it holds the same quality-of-life benefits. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Patients With Cirrhosis And Impaired Cognitive Abilities Have More Motor Vehicle Accidents Sep 22, 2009
(May 22, 2007) People with obstructive sleep apnea have a markedly increased risk of severe motor vehicle crashes involving personal injury, according to a new study. The study of 800 people with sleep apnea and. (Science Daily)
Rogers Ramblings Sep 22, 2009
This condition, called sleep apnea is actually quite common ... The reason is that a person with sleep apnea doesn t get a deep sleep ... While my sleep at night seemed fine to me, I had another sleep apnea symptom. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Elderly Bank Bandit: I Robbed to Pay Off my Mortgage... Sep 20, 2009
He claims doctors have diagnosed him with severe arthritis, sleep apnea, heart problems, and a disease he described as one "that makes you fly off the handle." Wilson said he was told he had one to two years to live. When he hatched the bank robbery plan, he said that he had considered the consequences but thought, "It was 50-50. Well if I get caught, I get caught. I'm dying anyway so what different does it make.". (The Drudge Report)
Ways To Quiet Ordinary Snoring Sep 19, 2009
Though most snoring is harmless, snorers should consult a doctor to rule out sleep apnea, a serious health concern where breathing stops during sleep ... (May 20, 2007) Wearing a mouth appliance designed to move the lower jaw forward can be an effective way to reduce snoring and improve sleep apnea symptoms, according to a new ... Diagnosing sleep apnea -- a chronic condition that causes teen-agers to stop breathing during sleep -- is difficult and often means staying at an. (Science Daily)
Former URI Football Player Takes His Shot on CBS' Survivor Sep 17, 2009
At the time, he had a blood press of 170 over 90, weighed 275 pounds and had sleep apnea. "What it really came down to was that I had just gotten old, lazy and fat," Borassi said. (Gorhody.com)
Mandatory Alcohol Testing For Truck And Bus Drivers Reduces Alcohol Involvement In Fatal Crashes Sep 15, 2009
16, 2006) Truck drivers who routinely get too little sleep or suffer from sleep apnea show signs of fatigue and impaired performance that can make them a hazard on the road, according to a major new study by. (Jan. (Science Daily)
